Germanium
Lemont
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | 0.428 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.316 ppb - 0.535 ppb |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-02-28 | 8030215-03 | 0.316 ppb |
2018-02-28 | 8030215-04 | 0.405 ppb |
2018-02-28 | 8030215-05 | 0.331 ppb |
2018-02-28 | 8030215-06 | 0.380 ppb |
2018-08-09 | 8082230-03 | 0.475 ppb |
2018-08-09 | 8082230-04 | 0.483 ppb |
2018-08-09 | 8082230-05 | 0.495 ppb |
2018-08-09 | 8082230-06 | 0.535 ppb |